Robert Kiyosaki Sounds the Alarm: “The Massive Collapse Has Begun”

The controversial investor urged people to seek refuge in “real assets” such as gold, silver, Bitcoin (BTC), and Ethereum (ETH).

Written by: Ignacio Teson • Tuesday, November 4, 2025 • 1 min read

• Last updated: Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Quick overview

Robert Kiyosaki warns of a 'massive financial collapse' already in progress, predicting that millions will be affected.
He advises investing in 'real assets' like gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum instead of traditional investments.
Kiyosaki cites excessive debt, inflation, AI job losses, and the 'everything bubble' as indicators of a fragile financial system.
Despite his history of inconsistent predictions, his concerns reflect broader market anxieties about high valuations and corporate debt.

Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has issued a stark economic warning, claiming that a “massive financial collapse” is already underway and that “millions will be wiped out” in the process.

“Be careful,” he cautioned in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on November 1.

The controversial investor urged people to seek refuge in “real assets” such as gold, silver, Bitcoin (BTC), and Ethereum (ETH) rather than relying on traditional investments.

According to Kiyosaki, the combination of excessive debt, persistent inflation, AI-driven job losses, and what he calls the “everything bubble” points to a fragile financial system. He warned that stocks, bonds, and real estate remain highly vulnerable to a downturn “that could surpass past crises.”

Kiyosaki, a long-time critic of fiat currencies—what he calls “fake money”—reiterated his bullish stance on cryptocurrencies and precious metals, singling out silver as “the biggest bargain” among safe-haven assets, with potential to triple in value.

A Familiar Warning

While Kiyosaki’s market outlook often garners attention, his track record has been inconsistent. He previously predicted major market crashes in 2011, 2016, 2020, and early 2023, none of which materialized as expected.

Still, his latest concerns echo broader market unease over high valuations, corporate debt, and uncertainty surrounding central bank policies, issues that many analysts agree warrant caution even if Kiyosaki’s tone remains alarmist.

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Ignacio Teson

Economist and Financial Analyst

Ignacio Teson is an Economist and Financial Analyst. He has more than 7 years of experience in emerging markets. He worked as an analyst and market operator at brokerage firms in Argentina and Spain.